Ireland Reads at South Dublin Libraries
Ballyroan Library
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The Book You Love
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing your favourite book! Bring a beloved book, tell us why it’s special, and why we’ll love it too—whether it’s a childhood classic, a cherished gift, or tied to a sweet memory. Refreshments served.
Wednesday 12th at 6.30pm
The Body in the Library
A celebration of crime fiction with author Gill Perdue. Gill will explore the crime fiction genre, discussing her favourite crime writers and share with us her experience of writing in this tradition.
Tuesday 25th at 6.30pm
Book Swap
This is a fantastic opportunity to rehome your recently read books and pick up some new ones.
Tuesday 4th at 6.30pm
Ballyroan Bookworms Junior Bookclub
Our book for this month is The 13-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. For ages 8-10 years.
Wednesday 19th at 3pm
Reading Circle
Why not join our Reading Circle? Just drop in, grab a cuppa and enjoy listening to a story or poem - no pressure to talk or read.
Thursday 20th at 7pm
Castletymon Library
Title Monster Doodle with Tatyana Feeney
Blurb Join author/illustrator, Tatyana Feeney, who will be holding a storytime and Monster Doodle (creative drawing) session in celebration of Ireland Reads!
Date 22nd February Time 2.30pm Age 4-8
Book here
Clondalkin Library
Book Swap event (February 22nd) All Welcome
Launch of new adult book club (February 25th) All Welcome
Introduction to Borrowbox session (February 24th) All Welcome
Lucan Library
Secret Garden Book Workshop
Explore the beautiful story of ordinary magic with the wonderful graphic novel version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless classic. This workshop will be a book/ graphic novel discussion followed by a sunflower seed planting activity.
Don't forget to collect your copy at the library beforehand from Feb 8th.
Saturday 22nd 2.30pm Suitable for children 8-12 years old Book here
Mobile Library
IRELAND READS AT RATHCOOLE
Venue: Rathcoole Community centre
South Dublin Mobile Libraries are joining the fun at Rathcoole community centre for a special Ireland reads community day. The Mobile library will be there from 12noon to 3pm. Come visit us, join the library and enjoy the celebration.
Date: Saturday 22nd February
North Clondalkin Library
Get Lost in a Good Book
Visit the library to Drop Everything and Read!
Saturday 22nd February 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Free badge for everyone who takes out a book on Ireland Reads Day.
All welcome
Tallaght Library
Launch of 2025 D24 Reads.
Join author Claire Hennessey speaking about her reading life.
Saturday 22nd Feb 12.00pm
All Welcome